Swing Coach
November/December 2016
Swing Coach Hi , this is your pastor with the question…”What’s your game plan in life?”. There are times in our life when we need special attention given to a specific area . In tennis, baseball and golf, athletes look to a swing coach to help them with their performance in the game . In all three of these sports, though they swing with different equipment they are taught to be all in . In other words, it is not just their arms doing the swinging. They need the rest of their body to be included in order to have a successful game plan . The Gospel of Mark tells of a rich young ruler who was willing to do whatever it took to obtain the inheritance of eternity. Jesus instructed him to be “all in”. He turned and walked away, unwilling to listen to the advice , unwilling to change . Are you struggling in some areas of your life and you think you might be ready for a change? Are you willing to listen to a new coach? Maybe you just need a few tips to get back on track . Jesus makes an excellent swing coach if only we would listen . They key element is to be all in .
B Blessed , Jim
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Usher List
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Prayer requests
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Volunteer info
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Nov calendar
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Dec calendar
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Birthday’s
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Youth Message
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Just for fun
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Contact us
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Duane & Marlene Felch
11/13/2016
Jeff & Pam Knight
11/20/2016
Don Myrick & Irvin Mosley
*11/27/2016
Gordon Dyess & Sherry Fuller
*12/04/2016
Willie & Mary Lois Bray
12/11/2016
Duane & Marlene Felch
12/18/2016
Floyd & Nancy Webster
*12/25/2017
If for some reason you cannot be present on the dates assigned to you, it is your responsibility to swap out with another person on the list. Be sure to call the church office to let them know in time to make changes in the Church Bulletin. On Communion Sunday’s four Ushers may be needed, if so it is the responsibility of those assigned to draft two others.
** Ushers are always needed. If you would like to help with our Worship Service, but don’t know where you can fit in…..We can find a place for you. Just let Gordon Dyess know you would like to help and he will be happy to find a place for you.
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Lord hear our prayers…...Lucas Napper (M), Wayne Miller (M), Luke Blackwell (M), Josh Godwin (M), Dakota Kent (M), Jonathan Fisher (M), Rebecca Miller (M), Jeremy Harkus (M), Debbie Padgett, Karen Godwin, Diane McCrary, Mary Jean Barnhill, Dana Hinote, Keith phillips, Dan Nimrod………..
I Sent You a Rowboat A very religious man was once caught in rising floodwaters. He climbed onto the roof of his house and trusted God to rescue him. A neighbor came by in a canoe and said, “The waters will soon be above your house. Hop in and we’ll paddle to safety.” “No thanks” replied the religious man. “I’ve prayed to God and I’m sure he will save me” A short time later the police came by in a boat. “The waters will soon be above your house. Hop in and we’ll take you to safety.” “No thanks” replied the religious man. “I’ve prayed to God and I’m sure he will save me” A little time later a rescue services helicopter hovered overhead, let down a rope ladder and said. “The waters will soon be above your house. Climb the ladder and we’ll fly you to safety.” “No thanks” replied the religious man. “I’ve prayed to God and I’m sure he will save me” All this time the floodwaters continued to rise, until soon they reached above the roof and the religious man drowned. When he arrived at heaven he demanded an audience with God. Ushered into God’s throne room he said, “Lord, why am I here in heaven? I prayed for you to save me, I trusted you to save me from that flood.” “Yes you did my child” replied the Lord. “And I sent you a canoe, a boat and a helicopter. But you never got in.”
God answers all prayers!! 3
There are many ways in which you can volunteer or help, we have many mission and/or donation programs. If you feel called to do something more for the church or our community, below are a few of the many ways in which you could serve.
Donate to the food program that serves our community.
Donate to the backpack program (wrapped crackers, cookies, microwavable mac & cheese, ravioli, etc.…).
Community outreach & Mission/Worldwide *Haiti Missions (see Gina Wilson) *Red Bird Mission (see Marcia VanCleve) *Hearts of many colors Mission (see Gina Wilson)
Nursery Volunteers (see Chris Mosley)
Habitat for Humanity
Plus many more……..
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Every week 10:00 Worship service 11/6
Homecoming (one service) 10:00 am
11/8
Board meeting 6:30 pm
Monday Night Bible Study- 6:30 pm
11/11
Veterans Day & Dinner (@ civic center)
Saturday morning Bible Study- 7:05 am
11/14
UMW meeting 6:30 pm
11/15
Board meeting 6:30 pm
11/18
Happy hour hanging of the greens 6:30
11/19
Hanging of the greens 9:00 am
Supper/Fellowship Weds- 6:00pm Youth Group 6:30 pm Life Group 6:30 pm
Survival game & hotdogs @ Mark & Tiffany’s house 4:00 pm 11/20
Community Thanksgiving Service 6:00 pm
11/21
Thanksgiving baskets 10:00 am
11/24
Thanksgiving Day
11/27
1st Sunday of Advent
Every other Friday the youth/children gather. See Chris Mosley for details
Survival finale 4:00 pm
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Every week 10:00 Worship service 12/2
Dirty Santa party 6:30 pm Youth Christmas 6:30 pm
12/4
2nd Sunday of Advent
12/10
Christmas Parade
Monday Night Bible Study- 6:30 pm Saturday morning Bible Study- 7:05 am
Christmas Bazaar Parents night out 5-10 pm
Supper/Fellowship Weds- 6:00pm
12/11
3rd Sunday of Advent
Youth Group 6:30 pm
12/15
Board Meeting 6:30 pm
Life Group 6:30 pm
Christmas caroling 12/18
4th Sunday of Advent
Every other Friday the youth/children gather. See Chris Mosley for details
Christmas Play 6:00 pm 12/20
UMW Christmas dinner
12/21
Christmas baskets Christmas Play 6:00 pm
12/24
Christmas Eve Service 6:00 pm
12/25
Christmas Day Service 6
Martha Lyons
11/1
Beth Henson
11/3
Lora Barnhill
11/9
Wade Lyons
11/9
Donna Lane
11/10
Todd Wilson
11/19
Grady Lancaster
11/22
Edwina Mosley
11/28
Peggy Duck
12/7
James Lemon
12/12
Ruth Newberry
12/12
Bryant Bray
12/15
Hayley Aycock
12/18
Mary Lois Bray
12/24
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What’s your worth? Is it possible to place a price on the life you have, the life you live? Each day in our lives we have to make decisions on what is valuable to us and what is not. We do everything in our power to hold onto what we consider valuable and we try to distance ourselves from the things we determine to be not valuable. Some days the decision is easier than others, but nevertheless we must decide. Years ago our Father in Heaven made a decision that we are the most valuable thing to Him. He made the hardest decision that could ever be made, a decision that saved our lives, a decision to allow his son Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind. Your value goes far beyond anything than this world could ever place on you. You are priceless to your Father in Heaven. Please don’t forget that!!
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, so that whoever believes in Him would not die but receive eternal life. So what’s your worth?
Chris Mosley
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All Publications Rev Jim Batchelor [email protected]
Administration Assistants
Women’s Group
Barbara Davis-
Pam Knight
[email protected]
[email protected]
Debi Shanks
Youth & Children
Newsletter
Chris Mosley
Sherry Fuller
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Church Bulletin
Facility Usage Information
Barbara Davis
Mona Hollis
[email protected]
[email protected]
Websites
Loxley United Methodist Church
Sherry Fuller & Don Newberry [email protected]
1062 S Cypress St
Www.loxleyumc.org
Loxley, AL 36551
[email protected]
251-964-5241
[email protected]
Fax: 251-240-0056
Email [email protected]
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Swing Coach Hi , this is your pastor with the question…”What’s your game plan in life?”. There are times in our life when we need special attention given to a specific area . In tennis, baseball and golf, athletes look to a swing coach to help them with their performance in the game . In all three of these sports, though they swing with different equipment they are taught to be all in . In other words, it is not just their arms doing the swinging. They need the rest of their body to be included in order to have a successful game plan . The Gospel of Mark tells of a rich young ruler who was willing to do whatever it took to obtain the inheritance of eternity. Jesus instructed him to be “all in”. He turned and walked away, unwilling to listen to the advice , unwilling to change . Are you struggling in some areas of your life and you think you might be ready for a change? Are you willing to listen to a new coach? Maybe you just need a few tips to get back on track . Jesus makes an excellent swing coach if only we would listen . They key element is to be all in .
B Blessed , Jim
1
Usher List
2
Prayer requests
3
Volunteer info
4
Nov calendar
5
Dec calendar
6
Birthday’s
7
Youth Message
8
Just for fun
9
Contact us
10
Duane & Marlene Felch
11/13/2016
Jeff & Pam Knight
11/20/2016
Don Myrick & Irvin Mosley
*11/27/2016
Gordon Dyess & Sherry Fuller
*12/04/2016
Willie & Mary Lois Bray
12/11/2016
Duane & Marlene Felch
12/18/2016
Floyd & Nancy Webster
*12/25/2017
If for some reason you cannot be present on the dates assigned to you, it is your responsibility to swap out with another person on the list. Be sure to call the church office to let them know in time to make changes in the Church Bulletin. On Communion Sunday’s four Ushers may be needed, if so it is the responsibility of those assigned to draft two others.
** Ushers are always needed. If you would like to help with our Worship Service, but don’t know where you can fit in…..We can find a place for you. Just let Gordon Dyess know you would like to help and he will be happy to find a place for you.
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Lord hear our prayers…...Lucas Napper (M), Wayne Miller (M), Luke Blackwell (M), Josh Godwin (M), Dakota Kent (M), Jonathan Fisher (M), Rebecca Miller (M), Jeremy Harkus (M), Debbie Padgett, Karen Godwin, Diane McCrary, Mary Jean Barnhill, Dana Hinote, Keith phillips, Dan Nimrod………..
I Sent You a Rowboat A very religious man was once caught in rising floodwaters. He climbed onto the roof of his house and trusted God to rescue him. A neighbor came by in a canoe and said, “The waters will soon be above your house. Hop in and we’ll paddle to safety.” “No thanks” replied the religious man. “I’ve prayed to God and I’m sure he will save me” A short time later the police came by in a boat. “The waters will soon be above your house. Hop in and we’ll take you to safety.” “No thanks” replied the religious man. “I’ve prayed to God and I’m sure he will save me” A little time later a rescue services helicopter hovered overhead, let down a rope ladder and said. “The waters will soon be above your house. Climb the ladder and we’ll fly you to safety.” “No thanks” replied the religious man. “I’ve prayed to God and I’m sure he will save me” All this time the floodwaters continued to rise, until soon they reached above the roof and the religious man drowned. When he arrived at heaven he demanded an audience with God. Ushered into God’s throne room he said, “Lord, why am I here in heaven? I prayed for you to save me, I trusted you to save me from that flood.” “Yes you did my child” replied the Lord. “And I sent you a canoe, a boat and a helicopter. But you never got in.”
God answers all prayers!! 3
There are many ways in which you can volunteer or help, we have many mission and/or donation programs. If you feel called to do something more for the church or our community, below are a few of the many ways in which you could serve.
Donate to the food program that serves our community.
Donate to the backpack program (wrapped crackers, cookies, microwavable mac & cheese, ravioli, etc.…).
Community outreach & Mission/Worldwide *Haiti Missions (see Gina Wilson) *Red Bird Mission (see Marcia VanCleve) *Hearts of many colors Mission (see Gina Wilson)
Nursery Volunteers (see Chris Mosley)
Habitat for Humanity
Plus many more……..
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Every week 10:00 Worship service 11/6
Homecoming (one service) 10:00 am
11/8
Board meeting 6:30 pm
Monday Night Bible Study- 6:30 pm
11/11
Veterans Day & Dinner (@ civic center)
Saturday morning Bible Study- 7:05 am
11/14
UMW meeting 6:30 pm
11/15
Board meeting 6:30 pm
11/18
Happy hour hanging of the greens 6:30
11/19
Hanging of the greens 9:00 am
Supper/Fellowship Weds- 6:00pm Youth Group 6:30 pm Life Group 6:30 pm
Survival game & hotdogs @ Mark & Tiffany’s house 4:00 pm 11/20
Community Thanksgiving Service 6:00 pm
11/21
Thanksgiving baskets 10:00 am
11/24
Thanksgiving Day
11/27
1st Sunday of Advent
Every other Friday the youth/children gather. See Chris Mosley for details
Survival finale 4:00 pm
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Every week 10:00 Worship service 12/2
Dirty Santa party 6:30 pm Youth Christmas 6:30 pm
12/4
2nd Sunday of Advent
12/10
Christmas Parade
Monday Night Bible Study- 6:30 pm Saturday morning Bible Study- 7:05 am
Christmas Bazaar Parents night out 5-10 pm
Supper/Fellowship Weds- 6:00pm
12/11
3rd Sunday of Advent
Youth Group 6:30 pm
12/15
Board Meeting 6:30 pm
Life Group 6:30 pm
Christmas caroling 12/18
4th Sunday of Advent
Every other Friday the youth/children gather. See Chris Mosley for details
Christmas Play 6:00 pm 12/20
UMW Christmas dinner
12/21
Christmas baskets Christmas Play 6:00 pm
12/24
Christmas Eve Service 6:00 pm
12/25
Christmas Day Service 6
Martha Lyons
11/1
Beth Henson
11/3
Lora Barnhill
11/9
Wade Lyons
11/9
Donna Lane
11/10
Todd Wilson
11/19
Grady Lancaster
11/22
Edwina Mosley
11/28
Peggy Duck
12/7
James Lemon
12/12
Ruth Newberry
12/12
Bryant Bray
12/15
Hayley Aycock
12/18
Mary Lois Bray
12/24
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What’s your worth? Is it possible to place a price on the life you have, the life you live? Each day in our lives we have to make decisions on what is valuable to us and what is not. We do everything in our power to hold onto what we consider valuable and we try to distance ourselves from the things we determine to be not valuable. Some days the decision is easier than others, but nevertheless we must decide. Years ago our Father in Heaven made a decision that we are the most valuable thing to Him. He made the hardest decision that could ever be made, a decision that saved our lives, a decision to allow his son Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind. Your value goes far beyond anything than this world could ever place on you. You are priceless to your Father in Heaven. Please don’t forget that!!
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, so that whoever believes in Him would not die but receive eternal life. So what’s your worth?
Chris Mosley
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All Publications Rev Jim Batchelor [email protected]
Administration Assistants
Women’s Group
Barbara Davis-
Pam Knight
[email protected]
[email protected]
Debi Shanks
Youth & Children
Newsletter
Chris Mosley
Sherry Fuller
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Church Bulletin
Facility Usage Information
Barbara Davis
Mona Hollis
[email protected]
[email protected]
Websites
Loxley United Methodist Church
Sherry Fuller & Don Newberry [email protected]
1062 S Cypress St
Www.loxleyumc.org
Loxley, AL 36551
[email protected]
251-964-5241
[email protected]
Fax: 251-240-0056
Email [email protected]
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